Our Mission

Friday, August 14, 2015

"Pressures of Perfection"

New York Times article quotes GPS speakers

Here is another important, and difficult read on the pressure
of perfectionism and campus suicide. Inside, find quotes from Frank Bruni,
author of "Where You Go, Is Not Who You'll Be", one of our favorites from last
year . You will also find quotes from Julie Lythcoth-Haims "How to Raise an
Adult :Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success"-
sure to become one of our favorite GPS speakers this school year. Join us on
Thursday, Oct 8 at noon at Glenbard South.

Monday, August 10, 2015

John Underwood "Life of an Athlete- Pure Performance to Maximize Your Potential"

The Glenbard Parent Series is partnering with the DuPage
County Health Dept/Prevention Leadership Team to bring John Underwood "Life of
an Athlete- Pure Performance to Maximize Your Potential" to the Glenbard Schools
on August 18 and 19.

John Underwood, a nationally respected speaker, will share his "Life of an
Athlete" program to help athletes reach their full potential. The program will
provide information on achieving peak performance through nutrition, sleep and
avoiding drugs and alcohol. As a trainer of Olympic athletes and Navy Seals,
John Underwood has the expertise and knowledge to help teens reach their goals
during their competitive years. John is an internationally recognized human
performance expert, specializing in recovery, peaking training and lifestyle
impact on mental and physical performance. John will present information on how
alcohol and other substances affect the body and brain of adolescents and how
adults can have an important impact on the lifestyle choices young people make.
Underwood is a dynamic speaker who has traveled the country with this
presentation, including working with coaches, parents and teen athletes.

Four Parent and Athlete Sports Orientation meetings are open
to all. Attendance is mandatory for Glenbard student athletes and
their parents. No registration is required.

John Underwood will address Glenbard coaches during the day
on Aug 19. The two hour training beginning at 9am or noon at the Marquardt
Administration Center in Glendale Heights is open to all area coaches and
requires registration.

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Our Mission

The Glenbard Parent Series engages top experts, parents, and school staff to become proactive and informed in pursuit of the mutual goal to strengthen our communities. High school and middle school parents and students, along with educators are encouraged to attend. Programs are free and open to the public.